Something Borrowed, Something You is Hunter Delucia and Natalia Rossi’s slow burn and emotional romance.
From the moment they meet at a friend’s wedding sparks fly and a connection is made but he only wants a little wedding fun……
So can playboy Hunter and Natalia move past their fear of commitment and give love a chance.
This is a well written emotional and touching journey and I was captivated from the first page to the last line.

My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. These characters have been through a lot of heartbreak by the time they meet each other and aren’t looking for anything serious. So of course, they start something despite knowing they won’t be able to walk away unscathed but that their time together will be brief.

This book was an easy, enjoyable read with incredible chemistry between the main characters. From their very first interaction, the tension between them was off the charts, and I was completely invested in seeing how their relationship would unfold. The banter was fun, the attraction was palpable, and the emotional pull was strong enough to keep me hooked.

That said, I found the central conflict frustrating. The MMC continuously pushes the FMC away instead of being upfront about what’s holding him back. While I understand why the book needed this obstacle to exist, it felt like something that could have been resolved much earlier with honesty, which made parts of the story a bit frustrating to read.

Even with that, I still really enjoyed this book. The writing is engaging, the pacing moves quickly, and the romance delivers on all the tension and angst I was hoping for. While it didn’t break new ground and probably won’t be a book that stays with me long-term, it was exactly what I wanted in the moment—a well-written, chemistry-filled romance that kept me turning pages.

A solid 4 stars for an entertaining and compelling read.

2.5 STARS

"Something Borrowed , Something You" by Vi Keeland offers a swoony romance that blends humor, heat, and heartache, but ultimately left me with a sense of something missing. The story centers around Natalia and Hunter, whose first meeting at a wedding sets the stage for an unexpected connection. From the start, there's undeniable chemistry between them, and despite a few awkward encounters, they eventually give in to their mutual attraction. Hunter’s blunt, dirty talk is meant to be off-putting, but for Natalia, it’s strangely irresistible, and they find themselves spending a passionate night together. However, Natalia walks away, leaving him with the wrong number, only to be reunited with him a year later.

This time, Hunter is determined to make things right, even if it means winning over her protective mother and asking for a real chance at love.
Their romance is steamy and full of tension, and there’s plenty of humor and fun to lighten the mood.

The premise of a no-strings-attached arrangement while Hunter is in town adds a layer of intrigue, especially with the baggage both characters carry.

The chemistry between them is palpable, and the steamy moments are well written, but the deeper emotional connection didn’t fully resonate with me. Hunter and Natalia both have their pasts to work through, and while their individual struggles are relatable, I felt like the emotional weight didn’t hit as hard as I expected. There were moments when the humor and banter took center stage, and I found myself enjoying those, but it left me feeling like the more vulnerable, heartfelt moments weren’t explored enough.

Overall, "Something Borrowed, Something You* is an enjoyable read, but not one that completely swept me off my feet. I liked the premise, the characters were likable, and the romance had its moments, but it never quite reached the level of emotional depth I was hoping for. Fans of Vi Keeland’s style will likely find plenty to enjoy here, but for me, it was just okay.

Something Borrowed, Something You is the perfect mix of sizzling chemistry, witty banter, and unexpected emotion.

Hunter Delucia is the kind of hero who is impossible to resist—cocky, gorgeous, and completely determined. His intense connection with the heroine starts with a steamy wedding night encounter and only grows stronger when fate throws them back together. What begins as an eight-week no-strings-attached fling quickly turns into something much more complicated, leading to plenty of tension, drama, and heartfelt moments.

The push-and-pull dynamic kept me hooked, and the witty dialogue made the characters feel real and engaging. While some of the conflict felt a bit drawn out, the emotional depth and undeniable chemistry made up for it.

If you love steamy, slow-burn romances with strong-willed characters and a touch of angst, Something Borrowed, Something You is a must-read! 🔥💘✨

Vi Keeland is author who books you read as a palette cleanser or when you want to quick romance that comes with a little bit spice.
I really enjoyed reading this book. While I did find Natalia (our fmc) and little bit annoying at time I did see some growth in her. Hunter (mmc) had some shortcomings too.
3.75 stars

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book all thoughts are my own.

To say Natalia has a lot going on is an understatement. So, when she’s talking to her best friend about wanting to hook up with some she doesn’t expect anyone to overhear especially not Hunter Delucia, a dangerously good looking man with a blunt and flirty personality that can dish it out just as well as she can, but she’s sworn off men that make her feel out of control and Natalia knows he’s bad news, so after giving him a fake number (twice) she thinks he’ll finally get the hint and move on, but when he is relocated located to her city for a short amount of time he offers a no strings attached relationship so they can both get over this build up tension between each other. With both understanding that this relationship has an end date, what could go wrong?

I really enjoyed this book, the writing was solid, the characters were well developed, I loved that the author gave us time to get to know our FMC individually before getting into a romantic relationship, and building the FMC and MMC from strangers, friends to lovers and growing to more.

To say Natalia has a lot going on would be an understatement (don’t want to say why as I don’t want to give away any spoilers) it explains why she’s standoffish and guarded with her feelings and why she’s avoided dating guys that have trouble writing all over them and Hunter is trouble walking. The way she handles everything that is going on in her life and given that she has many responsibilities the way she prioritizes everything is the kind of FMC I love to see.

Hunter, my goodness has had a lot going on as well (emotionally), I love the fact that we learn about his past throughout the book with flashbacks, and while I’m not a big fan of jumping from the past to the present timelines I appreciated that the chapters are short. The flashbacks give the reader an understanding of why he’s so guarded and explains his justification of wanting to only be in a no strings-attached relationship with our FMC. (I thought I knew why but this book throws you off balance)

Overall, this book creates a well-built romance with enough tension and longing from both characters wanting more, but both have been burned in the past and scared of the future to fight for more than what was agreed. While I would recommend this book to anyone, I would say please check for trigger warnings.

Solid 4 stars



Thank you NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group | Bramble for an eARC in exchange for an honest review

I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

This novel makes you go through so many emotions, not only as an observer of this story, but even as the characters going through everything! I spoke out loud multiple times saying, good for you, when one character sets another straight. This love story was beautiful, powerful, scary and sad and hopeful in so many ways. This truly was such a wonderful story and I am excited to see what else this author has to offer!

Thank you, TPG/Bramble, for gifting me this eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinions. Californian Hunter DeLucia and New Yorker Natalia Rossi meet at a mutual friend's wedding and they share a fun night together, but Natalia ends up leaving him the wrong number, so she never expected to see or hear from him again. One year later, they're face-to-face for a second time and Natalia tries to scare Hunter off again by giving him her mother's number (because if anyone can scare off a guy, it's your Italian mother, ha!). Well, because Hunter's a cocky, confident alpha male with sweetheart vibes, he doesn't give up and surprises Natalia by showing up at her mother's house for dinner. Hunter then proposes a "no-strings-attached" arrangement and Natalia eventually agrees because she just can't seem to get Hunter out of her head. Little d0 either of them know, feelings have this sneaky way of worming their way into the arrangement. I loved the chemistry between these two characters and that time didn't dull their attraction to each other - the romantic tension and spice was chef's kiss! The storyline moved well and I thought the glimpses into Hunter's complicated past made me fall more in love with his character as I kept reading. The epilogue had me in tears...in a good way! Vi Keeland has quickly become one of my favorite romance authors and I can't wait for this book to come out so I can grab a physical copy with those blue sprayed edges.

I received this as an arc from @netgalley ! First off any book with a male charge who is cocky and all about himself, I am here for! The attraction between Natalia and Hunter was amazing and thickkkk! The cat and mouse game was fun at first but it started getting a little overdone. I know Natalia was trying to keep herself from falling for the same old cocky guys, like her ex-husband who really screwed her but it was a lot of inner dialogue. Theresa were some parts that dragged on but Hunter’s back story of why he never could commit made a lot of sense and one I haven’t really come across before in a book! It was a quick cute read.

3 stars.

Enjoyable but not something that will be memorable to me after a few months. I also feel like this story had some many unanswered questions.

A tender and emotional romance that captivates from start to finish. The characters have incredible depth, making their love story feel raw and authentic. Vi’s writing delivers a punch of passion, healing, and connection. A must-read for romance lovers and another gorgeous addition from Bramble!

*Thanks to Net galley and Tor for an.ARC*

What a sweet, hopeful story! The relationship between Nat and Hunter really felt authentic. I'm not usually a huge fan of the lack of.communication trope, but the circumstances in this story makes it understandable. I'm glad they found their happy ending.

4.5 Stars! Loved this book! This book was previously released as ‘Sex, Not Love’ in 2017 and is now being rereleased as ‘Something Borrowed, Something You’ and it was a fantastic read. The main characters are Hunter & Natalia and I really loved both of them. If you’re into hot, arrogant, funny, cocky, loveable main male characters, you’ll love Hunter! Health issues are discussed which I understood since I have health issues and don’t date because I don’t want to saddle someone with damaged goods, that’s just not fair to them, so I get where Hunter is coming from. I laughed a few times & had a smile on my face for a large part of this book. Definitely recommend this, it was a very enjoyable read. Entertaining, wonderful characters, heart melting moments, witty & funny banter, steamy, page turner with an HEA ending. Worth reading! Wish I could find a Hunter of my own, so if anyone knows anyone, help a girl out!
*I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

Vi keeland can do NO WRONG! I read this when it first came out as Sex, Not Love and I loved it so much more the second time around!! Cannot wait for the paperback I have preordered to come in! Thank you so much for allowing me to read this as an ARC!

This was a reread for me. I must admit I still liked it the second time around.

Such a slow burn, it’s been a while I haven’t read a nice slow burn. Everything moves so fast in other books , it’s nice to take their time.

It was also refreshing for me to read a romance novel that is set in adulthood and not teens in college.

Hot alpha males are a dependable favorite in romance novels and oh boy is Hunter one decadently hot alpha you’ll completely fall in love with!

With Sex, not Love, Vi Keeland authors a charming and touching novel with quick and witty banter, scorching sexy times, and exquisite angst. Oh! And swoon, let’s not forget the swoon. It follows Hunter Delucia, a charismatic and wealthy architect Californian, and Natalia Rossi, a divorcee and behavioral therapist from NY who has sworn off relationships.

Being part of their respective best friends’ wedding party, Nat and Hunter meet during the wedding’s rehearsal dinner where sparks immediately fly and although it wasn’t her intention, Nat ends up in Hunter’s hotel room. But when he asks her for her phone number she “accidentally” gives him a wrong one. Almost a year later they see each other again at the birth of their friends’ daughter; and when he asks for her digits once more, she gives him her mother’s number.

Hunter is not a man to be trifled with. He takes a job in NY, charms the Rossi women and sneaks his way into Nat’s life. At least for the duration of his project during which time he proposes a no strings attached mutually satisfying fling. But what started as Sex, not Love turns into much more.

I just loved how Hunter pursued Nat in the most relentlessly charming, flirty, and dirty talking way. Even though neither wanted a relationship they were so right for each other that it was evident it was so much more than just sex right from the start. But both characters must confront their past traumas in order to look forward for a future together, at which point the angst ratchets up and I found myself frantically turning pages to get to my promised happy ending.

That last part isn’t actually accurate. I was cheering Hunter and Natalia on right from the start and flipping pages without pause. I fell in love with Hunter immediately. He’s more that sweet and charming, he’s observant, attentive and all around wonderful man and she’s equally caring and generous, but she’s no dupe.

I really enjoyed the way the story was told from both Nat and Hunter’s point of view, it wasn’t exactly alternating but it was well balanced and moved the story forward with seamless flow.

Sex, Not Love by Vi Keeland is a standalone contemporary romance. It’s a sweet, sexy and swoony story that had me hooked and smiling widely from start to finish.

Vi has done it yet again!!!!

Seriously when this woman says she's releasing a new book I know I have to drop everything and read it!!

She NEVER disappoints.

I just loved this book from the very first page till the very last.

I think I giggled all the way through. Though I did have a few tears on a couple of parts. But the way Natalia & Hunter were together seriously just funny, hot, sweet & sexy.

Hunter ♡ I think I've found a new favourite book boyfriends. Vi has soooo many book boyfriends to choose from but this guy... He just says what he wants and doesnt care whether it's crude or sweet like 'I want you to sit on my face'. I would damn well do it hahaha.

I love Natalia and the rest of the characters.

I laughed, giggled, welled up, had butterflies and fanned my face a few times.

Love this book and will always love Vi's words

Natalia Rossi meets the delicious yet aggravating playboy, Hunter Delucia at her friend’s wedding. He wants to have a little wedding fun, she’s not sure. What will happen between these two opposites when their connection is on fire? Can these two commitment scared people find something that will make them give love a chance? There’s a reason they are scared to commit and you find that out through past/present tense. I smiled so much reading this one. Hunter is quite the sweet talker and I loved every second of him. It’s not all happy moments though and there is also an emotional story for what each is going through so make sure to have some tissues ready. A beautiful slow burn romance with a touching story about two people just trying to make it in the world. This was formally called S/x, not love but has gotten a makeover. Told in first person and dual POV.

I feel like I should mention before I go any further I love Vi Keelands books. “Something Borrowed, Something You” however just didn’t hit as good as her other books do. I felt this one was a little lack luster which is disappointing because it definitely had the potential to be great.

“Something Borrowed, Something You” follows Hunter and Natalia. They meet at their best friends wedding and decide to start a friends with benefits fling. But both of them of have a complicated past that causes turmoil throughout their relationship.

I think my least favorite part about this book was Hunter. His lack of being adult and using his communication skills is infuriating. Especially when we have his polar opposite with Natalia who was very honest about her distrust in men thanks to her divorce and her complicated relationship with her step daughter. I honestly think Natalia could’ve done so much better but it is what it is.

Overall, the book was enjoyable. I still feel like the book was missing something to really push it over the edge. In the end, I had fun and would recommend it.